Black Cube SE II

About the Black Cube SE II

The Black Cube SE II is an advanced phono preamplifier from Lehmann Audio, upgraded from the Black Cube SE with a superior external PWX power supply that purifies mains current and enhances clarity and dynamics. It supports virtually all common cartridge types from high-output MM to MC, with adjustable gain settings (36 dB, 46 dB, 56 dB, 66 dB) and customizable impedance via solderless slots and hardwire options. The device features a high-precision passive RIAA filter network using high-grade polypropylene foil capacitors for pure transient and dynamic reproduction. It includes a finely tunable bass filter with 16 settings between 7 Hz and approximately 90 Hz, allowing precise tonal tailoring. The audio section is compact (114 mm x 124 mm x 50 mm) and lightweight (0.6 kg), connected to a robust, shielded external power supply with a toroidal transformer. The unit uses Neutrik XLR connectors with gold-plated pins for power supply connection and offers RCA outputs with 47 ohms output impedance. The Black Cube SE II is praised for its dynamic, vigorous sound, low noise floor, and ability to reveal musical detail and depth, making it suitable for audiophiles seeking high fidelity from vinyl playback. It must be connected to a line-level input, not a phono input, to avoid double RIAA equalization and sound degradation.